Appellate Decisions

The Court held that a party in a civil case waives the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination at the trial of the civil case by electing to testify earlier in the same proceeding at a deposition. The fact that the person gets charged criminally does not change the fact that the privilege was waived.

An off-duty police officer working as a bouncer at fraternity Halloween party held to be acting within the scope of his duties as a police officer. Judgment in favor of the plaintiff, who sued the officer for civil rights violations (excessive force) affirmed.

Police misconduct case alleging use of excessive force. Officer failed to muzzle police dog when searching for a missing person. Court held that the police officer was entitled to immunity for his actions. Judge Michael wrote a dissenting opinion.

Police misconduct case alleging false arrest and false imprisonment. Police officer presented false statements in applying for an arrest warrant. Court held that the police officer was not entitled to immunity.